Police Helicopter to St Helens, Merton Street

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | 2:16 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route Police Helicopter Manchester Barton Aerodrome - St Helens, 01 September 2026, 01:16

On Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 2:16, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to St Helens. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-EMID. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-EMID
Helicopter: G-EMID

The helicopter G-EMID is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
24 miles
1125 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
19 minutes
02:16
02:35
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Merton Street, Merseyside - St. Helens02:35

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St Helens, St. Helens02:22

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Earlestown, St. Helens02:22

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Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens02:21

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Newton-le-Willows, Wigan02:21

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Warrington, Wigan02:21

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Wigan, Wigan02:20

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Lane Head, Warrington02:20

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Kenyon, Warrington02:20

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Culcheth, Warrington02:19

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Fowley Common, Warrington02:19

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Wigan, Wigan02:18

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Wigan, Salford02:18

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Irlam, Salford02:17

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Barton Moss Road, Greater Manchester - Salford02:16